Safety and Efficacy of NT 201, Free of Complexing Proteins, in the Treatment of Glabellar Frown Lines

October 29, 2012 updated by: Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH

NT 201 is a Botulinum Toxin Type A Preparation Free of Complexing Proteins. Injected Into the Muscle, NT 201 Causes a Reversible Local Relaxation of the Injected Muscle. Botulinum Toxin Type A is Widely Used for Aesthetic Treatment of Mimic Wrinkles. This Study Will Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of NT 201 in the Treatment of Glabellar Frown Lines.

NT 201 is a Botulinum toxin type A preparation free of complexing proteins. Injected into the muscle, NT 201 causes a reversible local relaxation of the injected muscle. Botulinum toxin type A is widely used for aesthetic treatment of mimic wrinkles. This study will investigate the safety and efficacy of NT 201 in the treatment of glabellar frown lines.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

108

Phase

  • Phase 3

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • Hessen
      • Bad Soden, Hessen, Germany, 65812
        • Dr. Matthias Imhof, Medico Palais Bad Soden

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

14 years to 61 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • moderate to severe glabellar frown lines at maximum frown ((severity score of 2 or 3 on Facial Wrinkle Scale(FWS)as assessed by the investigator's rating: 0 = 'none', 1 = 'mild', 2 = 'moderate', 3 = 'severe'
  • Stable medical condition
  • Age: between 18 and 65 years (inclusively)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Previous treatment with Botulinum toxin of any serotype in the upper third part of the face within the last 6 month
  • Previous treatment with biodegradable fillers in the glabellar area within the last 12 month
  • Previous insertion of permanent material in the glabellar area, including fat graft (regardless of the time between previous treatment and this study)
  • Any surgery in the glabellar area including surgical removal of the corrugator, procerus, or depressor supercilii muscles or a combination of these, or scars in the glabellar area
  • Any other planned cosmetic procedure in the upper third part of the face during the trial period
  • Inability to substantially lessen glabellar frown lines even by physically spreading them apart
  • Marked facial asymmetry or ptosis of eyelid and/or eyebrow
  • History of facial nerve palsy
  • Any infection in the area of the injection sites

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Investigator's assessment
Time Frame: 4 weeks after initial injection session
4 weeks after initial injection session

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Matthias Imhof, MD, Ästhetische Dermatologie, Medico Palais Bad Soden

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

May 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2009

Study Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2009

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 2, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 9, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

June 10, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

October 30, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 29, 2012

Last Verified

October 1, 2012

More Information

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